Whether you just take a lot of video calls over Skype or Hangouts, record podcasts, make music, or you're a burgeoning YouTube celebrity, you'll need a decent microphone for your desktop—one better than whatever's already built-in. This week we're looking at five of the best, based on your nominations.

When it comes to earbuds (or in-ear monitors, as some of you pointed out) which ones are the "best" can be a bit subjective. For audiophiles it's really about sound quality. For travelers and frequent users it's all about fit and comfort. For most of you though, it was about bang for your buck, even if you had to…

Solid sound doesn't have to come at the expense of portability. Earbuds used to get a pretty bad rap for offering lackluster sound, but they've come a long way and many can seriously compete with their over-ear cousins. Some even offer noise isolation, and super-comfortable fits that let you hear and enjoy your music…